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Putin, Erdogan discuss Middle East, North Africa, South Caucasus
TASS
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September 1, 2025
TIANJIN, September 1. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed a number of regional issues with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in particular the Middle East, North Africa and the South Caucasus. "Our focus is also on topics...
West African insurers to deliberate on climate risk, sustainability
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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September 1, 2025
Top insurance executives from across West Africa will meet in Lagos to address the mounting threats and opportunities linked to climate change, signaling a stronger industry push toward sustainability and climate resilience in the region. The...
Acquisition puts seven new West African gold permits in Castle hands
The West Australian
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September 1, 2025
Castle Minerals Limited has solidified its West African gold exploration strategy by acquiring the remaining 10 per cent of Mineralis Limited from African Resources SARL to achieve full ownership of the United Kingdom-based private company. This...
Aurum expands West African gold holdings with key acquisitions
The Sydney Morning Herald
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September 1, 2025
Under the agreement, Aurum will pay FCFA7 million (A$19,000) for a 35 per cent share in MSP and contribute FCFA23 million (A$63,000) for MSP’s operations before receiving the first exploration permit. The earn-in structure allows Aurum to increase...
Integrated Pump Technology secures Grindex distribution deal for West Africa
African Mining Market
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September 1, 2025
Integrated Pump Technology has been officially appointed as the distributor for Grindex submersible pumps in West Africa, building on its already strong presence in the region and marking another major milestone for the South African-based...
Deaf Super Eagles clinch 7th title at West African soccer tournament
Daily Trust
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Nigeria’s Deaf Super Eagles have once again etched their name in history, emerging champions at the 13th edition of the West African Deaf Football Championship after a dramatic final against the Scorpions of Gambia at the Moshood Abiola National...
Chinese group Lesso eyes Togo for West African expansion
Togo First
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(Togo First) - • Chinese construction materials giant Lesso plans to open a subsidiary in Togo. • Talks with Togo’s Chamber of Commerce focused on partnerships with local firms. • The move aims to boost the construction sector, create jobs, and...
Urgent investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals sought
Zawya
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has called for urgent action to unlock investment in Southern Africa’s vast critical mineral reserves, warning that current financing flows fall far short of what is needed to meet surging global demand for clean...
Vietnamese blue-berets spread compassion in Central African Republic
People's Army Newspaper
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Sharing love As part of activities marking the 80th National Day, the working group of the Vietnamese peacekeeping force at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) conducted a...
Schneider Electric unveils next-generation switchboards in East Africa
Star
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Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has introduced its next-generation PrismaSeT range of power distribution switchboards to the East African market. The new range, which includes the PrismaSeT G and PrismaSeT...
West African country rejects GMO mosquitoes: Bill Gates-backed anti-malaria project suspended amid controversy
Natural News
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August 30, 2025
West African country rejects GMO mosquitoes: Bill Gates-backed anti-malaria project suspended amid controversy On August 23, Burkina Faso's military government ordered the suspension of the Target Malaria project, a research initiative funded by...
New report finds that Southern Africa has become a hub for organised crime
IOL
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August 31, 2025
East and Southern Africa is regarded as a central component for organised crime, which connects regional criminal markets to global networks. This was revealed in the Global Initiative report, which stated that the region serves as a thriving...
ABUBAKAR: Chan fuels East African nationalism, rivalry and ultimate excellence
Star
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Regardless which country ultimately wins the Chan 2024 tournament, the delayed showpiece, hosted in the three East African nations of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, in August this year, has managed to reveal exciting prospects for the region. The...
Romance Fraud: West Africa–U.S. Links
Forbes
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A romance fraudster who goes by "Ghost," in Accra, Ghana. getty In 2019, Sarah, who works for a charity in California, began using a religious dating website that had been recommended by friends and family. Early on, men she connected with would...
Qatar’s billionaire Sheikh swoops in — $70bn to boost southern Africa
African Insider
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August 31, 2025
Johannesburg – Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has pledged $70 billion in investments across four southern Africa countries in a 10-day tour, a move analysts call strategic as US funding retreats from the continent. Group leader and...
70 killed as migrant boat capsizes off West Africa
Daily Star
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August 30, 2025
Sun Aug 31, 2025 02:44 AM Last update on: Sun Aug 31, 2025 02:53 AM Reuters Sun Aug 31, 2025 02:44 AM Last update on: Sun Aug 31, 2025 02:53 AM At least 70 people were killed when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa,...
East African sibling rivalry that just won't go away, ever
The Standard
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The East Africa Community currently has seven member states and one application to join from Somalia. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are the original members from its inception in 1967. It collapsed in 1977 but was later revived in 1990s. Since then,...
East Africa unites in Dar to combat $415 million illegal fishing market
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Regional and international stakeholders will gather in Dar es Salaam on September 1, 2025, to tackle the growing threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF) in East Africa’s waters. The high-level forum, dubbed the...
Gambia: At least 70 dead in migrant boat capsize off West Africa
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Banjul-Saba: The Gambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that at least 70 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa. The ministry said in a statement last night: "There are fears that 30 others may have...
West Africa Approves Food Standards to Combat Malnutrition
News Ghana
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August 30, 2025
West African economic leaders have endorsed new regional quality standards for fortified foods, aiming to tackle widespread malnutrition while boosting trade across the 12-member bloc. The Economic Community of West African States approved...